April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. This special day seems to have increased importance this year, as the whole world is trying to stop the spread of COVID-19. Nurses, doctors, and other healthcare workers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 response - providing treatment and care, collecting data, and addressing fears. And community health workers, like those trained by HealthEd Connect, have been sharing valuable information and preventative measures with their communities, providing a bridge between the community and health professionals.
Our health worker partners got out into their communities to share education about COVID-19, and soap for hand washing, before the virus began to spread in their countries. We know that this sharing of knowledge and resources to empower community members will ultimately save lives.
Today, and every day, we recognize the incredible strength, compassion, and determination of health workers who play a vital role in public health.
Pinkey, Nepal coordinator, provides a mother with soap for hand washing as a preventative measure against COVID-19.
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